nick205
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 02:32 PM |
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Finished my rocket stove
Finished my rocket stove yesterday and had a test burn
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 02:44 PM |
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And does it sound like a rocket? (that's why they're called 'rocket stoves' )
And will you put a pan stand on the top?
[Edited on 31/5/20 by David Jenkins]
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adithorp
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 03:17 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
And will you put a pan stand on the top?
[Edited on 31/5/20 by David Jenkins]
Come on! It's a kit car forum and therefore "finished" doesn't mean "finished" in the traditional sense 
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 03:19 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
quote:
Originally posted by David Jenkins
And will you put a pan stand on the top?
[Edited on 31/5/20 by David Jenkins]
Come on! It's a kit car forum and therefore "finished" doesn't mean "finished" in the traditional sense
Of course! Silly of me!
(my car still isn't 'finished', even after 12 years on the road)
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nick205
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 03:30 PM |
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Still to add pan supports at the top of the chimney section. Then will heat water and cook bacon.
And yes once burning well there was a roar noise.
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snapper
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 03:49 PM |
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I don’t know what it is but it has welding and fire so I’m in
I eat to survive
I drink to forget
I breath to pi55 my ex wife off (and now my ex partner)
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nick205
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 03:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by snapper
I don’t know what it is but it has welding and fire so I’m in
Search "rocket stove" on YouTube.
I've not welded for some time so it's not brilliant, but hangs together.
Fire - yes - hot, very 
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adithorp
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 04:02 PM |
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I wonder if having 4 small inlets (one from each side of the chimney) that doubled as legs would work instead of one large one?
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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David Jenkins
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 04:52 PM |
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I think it's a case of "it ain't broke, so why fix it?" - I've seen all sorts of designs for rocket stoves made out of
square steel tube, and they all look similar to each other.
The biggest bonus with them is that they'll happily burn twigs and small sticks to keep the fire going.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 04:58 PM |
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oh dear, what have you started now...off to the man cave int morning
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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gremlin1234
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 05:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by theconrodkid
oh dear, what have you started now...off to the man cave int morning
a burning desire
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nick205
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 05:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
I wonder if having 4 small inlets (one from each side of the chimney) that doubled as legs would work instead of one large one?
That may work, but the hollow legs on mine are balance bars made from steel I had already. The main body design is taken from the many before have
done it. It works well so no complaints from me.
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bi22le
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| posted on 31/5/20 at 09:43 PM |
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Thanks for sharing this.
I started watching a how to make videos and one has provided a great solution for me.
I have a patio by my house and young kids so I don't want a permanent chimnea or BBQ. There were some guides on stacking bricks to make rocket
stoves and loose brick fire pits. Perfect for those long dinner evenings when we are finally allowed guests round.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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nick205
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| posted on 1/6/20 at 06:44 AM |
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That was my aim as well, space to use, time to kill, tools sat idle and kids who like watching fire
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nick205
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| posted on 10/6/20 at 03:37 PM |
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Another "finishing touch" to add. A member on here has kindly sorted me some exhaust heat wrap. I shall wrap the vertical section to
make sure as much heat as possible goes up and isn't lost.
I'm waiting for photos of what you've built now guys
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Irony
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| posted on 11/6/20 at 08:51 AM |
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I wonder if the top tube could be extended to 10ft long and then used to heat a garage or workshop?
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 11/6/20 at 12:11 PM |
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What tends to happen when you extend a flue to much is the gasses cool down and then all the stuff in the smoke, resin, soot, tar etc come out on the
insides of the flue and then are a fire risk (although a fire in metal pipe...well bonus heating!), but if the smoke does get too cold then it
won't go up there or will be difficult to light or will blow back.
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nick205
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| posted on 11/6/20 at 02:41 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
What tends to happen when you extend a flue to much is the gasses cool down and then all the stuff in the smoke, resin, soot, tar etc come out on the
insides of the flue and then are a fire risk (although a fire in metal pipe...well bonus heating!), but if the smoke does get too cold then it
won't go up there or will be difficult to light or will blow back.
The vertical section height on mine was set following what others seemed to have done (mainly waithing YouTube fabrication videos). I believe the
principle was to achieve maximum heat at the top of the vertical (chimney) section where the pan/kettle will sit. It's designed for cooking on
after all so you're trying to capture the most heat you can. This is where my idea of wrapping the vertical section in exhaust heat wrap comes
from to try and maximise the heat at the top and minimise heat loss out the sides.
Still got to finish the pan stand for the top of it as well yet!
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